African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#328

328. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

1 Rock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.

2 Could my tears forever flow,
Could my zeal no languor know,
These for sin could not atone:
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
In my hand no price I bring;
Simply to Thy cross I cling,

3 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me
• Title: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
• Author: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778
• Meter: 77.77.77.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Exodus 33:22
  ;
  Psalm 61:2
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; Death

Tune Information

• Name: TOPLADY
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: 77.77.77.
• Key: B♭ Major